Sunday, February 26, 2012

Falafel & Grill: 7 Specials for 7 Days


Love falafel? Like the pipeline? Then you're in luck. Mention 'pipeline' at the register to take advantage of these daily deals at Falafel & Grill, 1317 N. Milwaukee Ave (at Paulina), now through April 1st.

March 2nd Benefit for Kristen from Asrai Garden at Double Door


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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Logan Square Farmers Market TODAY 10AM-2PM


Joining the 20+ vendors offering fresh and processed foods this week at the Logan Square Indoor Farmers Market, will be 1st Ward Ald. ‘Proco’ Joe Moreno, who’s hosting a weekend satellite office for constituents, Victor David Giron of Curbside Splendor Publishing, and musicians Mark Eichenberger and Scott Simon, who specialize in producing jazz, classical, pop, and traces of world music on their keyboard percussion instruments.

The market takes place from 10AM-2PM in the lobby of the Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, every Sunday, through March 25th, 2012. Read more.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Feb Events at Kid's Rule


Free workshops for kids throughout February in Wicker Park at Kids Rule Toy Store!

Kids Rule Chicago

Saturday, February 18: Come plant with us!

For kids of all ages, even toddlers! 10AM- 5PM

Kids choose an indoor plant and use organic soil and coffee grounds to plant it in a recycled container. Learn how plants clean the air you breathe indoors. Kids can decorate their recycled pots and take their plant home. You bring your kids. We’ll bring the plants, the pots and the organic soil. We all bring the fun! Recycled containers donated by: Francesca’s Forno, Caribou Coffee, Native Foods

Monday, February 20: Trees, Trees, Trees! For kids of all ages

Nothing sucks the pollution out of our city air like a nice, healthy tree. Meet at Kids Rule and come out with us to learn how to take good care of the trees on your block. Did you know that just like people, trees get infections? Did you know trees need about 20 gallons of water a week? So much to learn, and we’ll share it all while we dig in the soil and make our city trees healthier and happier! This is offered at various times, so please RSVP if possible: 12pm, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM.

Saturday, February 25: Learn about alternative energy! Ages 8 +

This activity will be offered twice on Feb. 25th, 10am & 1pm. RSVP required due to limited space. To rsvp, email kidsrulechicago@gmail.com or call 773-227-7525 10am-8pm.

Learn about alternative energy by putting together a wind power kit. How do you generate electricity with wind? Find out by building a Thames & Kosmos wind power kit.

Saturday, February 25: Recycling is for the birds! Kids ages 2-100

Kids use recycled containers to make bird feeders they can take home. 10AM - 5PM!

Sunday, February 26: Come plant with us! For kids of all ages

** Planting activity same as Saturday, February 18! ** 10am-5pm.

For more info: kidsrulechicago.blogspot..com |facebook.com/KidsRuleChicago| Email kidsrulechicago@gmail.com | Tel: 773-227-7525

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Safety Alert: Photo of Subway Killer Released, Be on Lookout


Thanks to Joe Lake who posted this Safety Alert news via Nixle onto the Wicker Park Committee’s Facebook news feed, a photo of the man responsible for murdering a 57-year-old Subway worker this past Thursday evening was just released. The offender, who by this writer’s standards look rather portly, is nevertheless described in the alert as possessing a medium build, and medium complexion. Read more.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Holstein Happenings, Feb. 1st

all news, below, by Friends of Holstein Park. To sign up for their monthly newsletter, click here.

Holstein Happenings
Feb 1, 2012

Love Month!
There's a lot going on at Holstein Park this February, but here's some news that will help you participate in park programs through the whole coming year.

The Chicago Park District has re-designed its website to REQUIRE users to establish a personal account before signing up for any programs or events. Before registering for Spring programs (Feb. 21), for instance, you should get your account set up in advance. With your account, you will no longer pay for programs via Paypal -- the Park District will have its own system for processing credit cards -- and you will be able to receive text and/or emails about program changes.

Starting on Feb. 6, you will also be able to search the Spring program offerings at Holstein Park more easily. The park district site is www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Now what's happening closer to home?

Drop-In Yoga - Saturday mornings 9:30-10:30 AM
This Saturday, and every Saturday through the middle of March, adults are invited to join Zephyr Artistic Director Michelle Kranicke for an hour of yoga in the auditorium. Each session is $12. (Bring your own mat.) Call 773-489-5069 or email zephyr@zephyrdance.com for more information.
Teen Valentine Dance - Friday, Feb. 10 4 - 7 PM

Teenagers between the ages of 12 and 15 are invited to celebrate the season with dance and refreshments in the auditorium. The rumor is DJStix will be spinning. But parental permission is required, so get your sign-up form at the field house.

Family Valentine Dance - Saturday, Feb. 11 3 - 5 PM


The decorations are still up, the dance floor is still warm, so moms and dads are invited to bring their own kids (ages 3 - 8) to Holstein Park for a family Valentine Dance Saturday afternoon. Light refreshments, including a chocolate fountain, will be available.

Paper Crafts Workshop - Saturday, Feb. 11 10 AM - 2 PM
The Bucktown Arts Fest is sponsoring three arts workshops for adults and children this winter, and there are still openings for new participants.

Every Monday night, for instance, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, the Arts Fest is holding adult drawing sessions in the auditorium (preceded by drawing classes for kids ages 8 - 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.)

And this Saturday, February 11, they will hold a Paper Crafts workshop for children (ages 4-5) from 10 AM to 2 PM with an advanced workshop for children ages 8-12 from 11:45 to 12:45 PM. (Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.)

And mark your calendar for another adult Jewelry Making workshop on Saturday, March 10 from noon to 4 PM. A small fee applies to each session.Learn more by calling Shannon at the fieldhouse 312-742-7554.

Friends of Holstein Park - Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7PM

Thanks to everyone who turned out for our annual elections in January. It was more exciting than a Florida primary. So now, without further ado, here are Your 2012 FOHP officers and directors:

Michelle Pennington, president; Lucy Jacobs, secretary; Sara Dudnik, treasurer; Jean Alan, Robert Allan, Scott Jacobs, Kathy Rice, Fred Schein and Dave Sundry, directors.

Stop by and see how you can join the fun.
Online Registration - Spring Programs - Tuesday, Feb. 21 9 AM
Holstein Park has a wide range of programs this Spring (starting April 6) that can only be signed up for online at the Park District site. Arts & Crafts, T-ball, Moms & Tots. Our programs are among the first to fill up, so it is important to search the offerings ahead of time, and be ready to make your selections when the buzzer sounds at 9 AM.

Please remember: Under the new park district web design, you must GET AN ACCOUNT IN ADVANCE to facilitate your sign-up. Good luck!
AND FINALLY . . .
Ain't this weather grand?

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Holstein Happenings is a monthly newsletter from Friends of Holstein Park to keep you informed of what's happening in our park. If you would like to add more names to the Holstein Happenings mailing list, send new addresses to friendsofholsteinpark@yahoo.com.
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